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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 186.93 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 186.93 and 104.45 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 186.93 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/186.93 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 186.93 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 19,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523.90/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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